House buyers are being invited to view the first showhomes at Keepmoat’s stunning new development in Newton Aycliffe. The two showhomes are now open for viewings at the development of 175 high-quality properties at The Woodlands on Cobblers Hall Road. The three bedroom Ashby showhome combines style and space and is ideal for first time...

Newton Aycliffe charity cyclist Anthony Cox completed his challenge of riding more than 300 miles in under 24 hours for charity. In memory of Mark Bulman, a Newtonian who passed away from cancer at the age of 21, the 23-year-old took part in the fundraising event for Teenage Cancer Trust along with 300 other cyclists. Anthony completed...

Charity cyclist Anthony Cox delivers his own inspirational recollection of a gruelling London-Newcastle bike ride... As I woke at 7:30am on Saturday, having woken every hour to check the time (I really didn't want to sleep in today!), I began to feel nerves and excitement for the challenge I was soon to begin. Could I really cycle 310...

An invitation to groups and communities in County Durham to get more involved in or even take over some local services has resulted in enquiries ranging from libraries to Streetscene services. The ‘Ask’ campaign was launched in February by council Leader, Cllr Simon Henig, and has generated interest and questions from communities, the...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe footballer Jason Steele is looking forward to kick-starting his career again after completing a season-long loan move to Championship club Blackburn Rovers. The 24-year-old goalkeeper, a product of Middlesbrough's Academy, made the switch to Lancashire just before the transfer window closed on Monday...

The next meeting of the Shafto St Mary's Police and Community Together (PACT) is due to take place at the library on Central Avenue, from 6pm on Thursday 11th September.  ...

All of Durham County Council’s 214 infant and primary school kitchens are serving free meals to children as the new academic year gets underway. As well as being able to offer free meals to Key Stage 1 pupils in reception class and years one and two, each of the council’s 214 schools is providing hot meals to any child, including those...

Aycliffe Today's Zoe Skerrett reviews the first week of the new X Factor... The X Factor is back! There’s new judges, new audition rooms but as usual, plenty of contestants you have to laugh at. Returning judges Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, newbie Mel B and, as always, Louis Walsh have to sort through the best and worst...

Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club's Under-15s team play their first-ever cup final tonight (Monday). Aycliffe's youngsters face Sunderland's Under-15s side at Aycliffe Sports Club this evening, which was due to start at 5.30pm. "They have done brilliantly to reach the final," said the club's secretary Lee Weldon. "They beat Evenwood away...

Great Aycliffe Town Council's Neighbourhood Plan Officer Angela Corner talks to Zoe Skerrett... Residents of Great Aycliffe are being given an opportunity to have their say in the future development of the town. Behind this plan is Angela Corner, who is running consultations with residents, businesses and organisations and forming task...